White River – Access

(blue squares on map)

We chose the Carmel, IN area as our base of operations.

There are plenty of access points throughout the Indianapolis area that we didn’t mark on the map. You can find them very easily for yourself. Without giving away any exact spots, the marked areas are the access points we used to explore the river.

Keep in mind that the White can go from 1-2′ to 6-8′ deep in just a few steps. It is best waded in clear conditions. We suggest bringing a friend rather than solo wading for the first time.

There are some spots that are entirely impassable without either walking around the shore or getting in a kayak.

In looking at the graphs, see the averages. Let that data be your guide.

The White is a great day wade. Smallmouth and water willows are hard to beat. The river bottom is a mix of gravel, boulders, mud and bedrock. You won’t be disappointed by this pressured, yet very healthy, urban fishery.